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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
That's Not What Happened
Kody Keplinger
For the teenager grappling with how the media or community twists the truth after a tragedy. This powerful story explore
Ages 14–18
The Shadow House Chronicles #1
Shadow House
A.R. Silverberry
For the teenager grappling with deep-seated anxieties or the weight of family secrets, this atmospheric mystery offers a
Ages 12–18
Merrow
Ananda Braxton-Smith
Torn between her island home and legends of the sea, Neen searches for the truth behind her mother's mysterious disappea
Ages 10–14
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Tales of Beauty and Madness #1
Wayfarer
Lili St. Crow
In this dark retelling of Cinderella, Ellen tries to survive high school and a violent stepmother while dealing with a m
Ages 13–18
The Kite Fighters
Linda Sue Park
In 1473 Korea, two brothers must set aside their rivalry. By combining one’s skill at making kites and the other’s at fl
Ages 8–12
The Winter Duke
Claire Eliza Bartlett
When a sleeping curse strikes her family, Ekata is forced to trade her science books for a crown she never wanted in an
Ages 13–18
Belladonna #1
Belladonna
Adalyn Grace
Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow must embrace her own deathly powers to solve a relative's murder at the eerie Thorn Grove
Ages 14–18
Loving vs. Virginia
Patricia Hruby Powell
Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th
Ages 12–18
Keeper of the Lost Cities #3
Everblaze
Shannon Messenger
Twelve-year-old Sophie discovers she is an elf with telepathy and must leave her human life behind for the secret, magic
Ages 10–14
Grace and Fury #1
Grace and Fury
Tracy Banghart
Serina was trained to be the perfect submissive lady, but she ends up imprisoned for the rebellious secrets of her young
Ages 13–18
You're Breaking My Heart
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Grieving her brother's death, Harriet meets a mysterious girl who promises a secret world beneath New York City where re
Ages 12–18
Surviving High School #2
How to Be a Star
M. Doty
For the teen navigating the lure of social media fame and the fear of being left behind by popular friends.
Ages 12–17
The Unknown Assassin #2
I Am the Mission
Allen Zadoff
Boy Nobody, a perfect assassin, is haunted by his past and given a new, challenging mission to prove his loyalty. He mus
Ages 12–18
Ship Breaker #3
Tool of War
Paolo Bacigalupi
A bioengineered soldier designed for absolute obedience finds a way to break his programming and lead a rebellion agains
Ages 14–18
All the Noise at Once
DeAndra Davis
For the teen who feels overwhelmed by the world's sensory input: a moving story about navigating misophonia, finding que
Ages 14–18
The Game #1
Rush
Eve Silver
For the teen who feels like life is a series of impossible high stakes, this adrenaline-fueled thriller explores courage
Ages 14–18
My First Italian
Body Parts
Greta S.
For the curious child eager to name and understand their own body. This book provides a gentle, informative introduction
Ages 2–5
Challenger Deep
Neal Shusterman
For the teen or parent navigating the complex, often frightening world of severe mental illness and the internal reality
Ages 14–18
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
James Cross Giblin
Step into the spotlight with the Booth brothers, two legendary actors whose shared history was shattered by a single, wo
Ages 10–14
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Matthew Quick
Leonard Peacock carries a grandfather's pistol and four distinct gifts on his birthday, planning a final goodbye to the
Ages 14–18
The Valiant #1
The Valiant
Lesley Livingston
For the teen girl finding her inner strength when her world is upended, this story explores resilience and sisterhood in
Ages 14–18
Bang
Barry Lyga
Ten years after a tragic accident involving his father’s gun, Sebastian Cody grapples with a guilt so heavy he isn't sur
Ages 14–18
The Luxe #2
Rumors
Anna Godbersen
Scandalous whispers and dangerous secrets haunt Manhattan’s elite socialites as they fight to maintain their status in t
Ages 14–18
Rasmussem Corporation #2
Heir Apparent
Vivian Vande Velde
Giannine is trapped inside a virtual reality game where she must defeat dragons and solve riddles, because in this world
Ages 10–14
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